95 Sheep Die in Monsanto Mine
(POCATELLO) – Nearly 100 domestic sheep died last week after grazing in a closed Monsanto Co. mine in southeast Idaho. Officials say the sheep were eating grass and other plants in the old Henry Mine, which closed in 1989. The herder was grazing over 1,200 sheep on the property without permission. [...]
Chubbuck Man Dies in Fort Hall Crash
(FORT HALL) – A Chubbuck man has died following a two-car crash in Fort Hall Sunday night. Police say 54-year-old Kevin Smith, a passenger in one of the vehicles, died at the intersection of Mission and Simplot roads. 30-year-old Samuel Haroldsen of Pocatello reportedly failed to stop at the intersection and [...]
Tautphaus Park Zoo Welcomes Baby Zebra
(IDAHO FALLS) – The Tautphaus Park Zoo has a brand new resident. A baby zebra named Kapuki was born Oct. 3. Zoo officials say the filly was born overnight and is adjusting well to life with the rest of the herd. Local News 8 reports that although the zoo is closed [...]
Caldwell Fire Chief Wins $1M Powerball
(CALDWELL) -Caldwell’s fire chief is now about $672,000 richer. Mark Wendelsdorf and his wife Kim have claimed their winnings from a Sept. 19 Powerball drawing. The original amount was $1 million, though over $300,000 were taken in taxes. The couple plans to pay off their mortgage and other debts and [...]
Wife of Shooter Testifies at Husband’s Trial
(MERIDIAN) – The wife of a man accused of shooting and killing attorney Emmett Corrigan last year testified against her husband in anAdaCountycourt Wednesday. Kandi Hall told a jury that her husband, Robert Hall, deliberately shot and killed Corrigan after he found out that she and the victim [...]
Teachers Unions Fighting Ed. Reforms Outraise Backers
(BOISE) – The opponents toIdaho’s “Students Come First” laws have outraised supporters nearly four-fold. The National Education Association has donated more than $1.1 million to the group “Vote No on Proposition 1, 2 & 3.” That’s opposed to the group “Yes for Education,” which has raised just $165,000. [...]
Gym Teacher Charged With Lewd Conduct
(MOUNTAIN HOME) – A middle school gym teacher is being charged with lewd conduct after being accused of sexually abusing a minor. 42-year-old Grant Alyn Bothen of Eagle turned himself in on Wednesday after a warrant for his arrest was issued. Investigators say the crime occurred at a home inBoisesometime between [...]
I.F. Man Arrested for Home Depot Theft
(IDAHO FALLS) – AnIdaho Fallsman was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly stole nearly $2,500 in merchandise from Home Depot. 23-year-old Tyler Coon has since been charged with burglary and grand theft. Managers reported the thefts to police in June after Coon reportedly stole several items and then returned [...]
Ashton Reservoir to be Refilled
(ASHTON) – The Ashton Reservoir will be refilled next month.RockyMountainPower announced that contractors will spend the rest of the year cleaning up construction areas around the newly refurbished dam. Officials plan to begin the refill Nov. 6 and the reservoir should be opened for recreational access by mid-December.
Shelley Business Burns
(SHELLEY) – A Shelley family is combing through the ashes after their business went up in flames Thursday morning. Fire officials say the Young family, which owns Hidden Treasures, is left with an estimated $75,000 in damage. The antiques and furniture warehouse was packed with merchandise, and officials are still trying [...]
Pocatello to Consider LGBT Protection Law
(POCATELLO) – The city ofPocatellois looking at a possible new law aimed at granting more legal protections for the gay and transgendered community. City officials are drafting a law that would make it illegal to discriminate against someone in housing or employment because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Though the [...]
N. Idaho Man Robbed While Waiting for Prostitute
(LEWISTON) – A northernIdahoman claims he was robbed while waiting to meet a prostitute at aLewistonmotel.Police say the man, whose name has not been released, was answering an advertisement on an adult website Wednesday when he was robbed by two men. One of the assailants reportedly had a gun, and [...]
South Korea Eases Restrictions on Pacific NW Potatoes
(BOISE) – South Korea has eased its restrictions on potato imports coming from the Pacific Northwest. The country had put a ban on spuds from Idaho, Washington, and Oregon in August out of fear of the “zebra chip” bacterium, which produces dark potato chips. The ban has been lifted for processed [...]
Teton County Wyo. to End Pay 5-Year Pay Freeze
(JACKSON, Wyo.) – Employees of Teton County, Wyoming will likely get a pay raise next year. Commissioners set aside $300,000 in the budget to pay for the raises. Salaries have been frozen at the current rate for the past five years. Authorities say a 10 percent increase in sales tax [...]
Utah Republican Seeks Ban on Gender-based Abortions
(SALT LAKE CITY) – A Utah lawmaker is working on a bill that would prevent women from getting abortions who don’t like their baby’s gender. Republican State Sen. Margaret Dayton says the measure will likely be debated in next year’s legislative session. The law would also prohibit women from having race-specific [...]
Twin Falls Man Charged With Raping U of I Student
(TWIN FALLS) – A Twin Falls man is in custody on a $125,000 bond after allegedly raping an acquaintance behind a University of Idaho fraternity house. 21-year-old Jesse Vierstra was attending a party at the Sigma Chi frat house Saturday night when he went outside with a former co-worker. The victim [...]
Center Street Underpass Closed
(POCATELLO) – If you’re planning on using the Center Street underpass during your daily commute through the Gate City today, you’ll need to find another route. The city has closed the underpass until 6 p.m. to examine what needs to be repaired. Engineers say it’s possible that the underpass has simply [...]
Idaho Dairy Workers Charged With Animal Cruelty
(BOISE) – Three former employees at Idaho’s largest dairy farm are facing misdemeanor charges after an undercover video showed them brutally mistreating milk cows. The group “Mercy for Animals,” a “vegan-advocacy” organization, filmed the animals being beaten at Bettencourt Dairies’ Dry Creek farm in Hansen. They’re lobbying Kraft Foods to drop [...]
Man Robs Pocatello Pita Pit
(POCATELLO) – Pocatello police are investigating a robbery that occurred at Pita Pit Tuesday night. An employee said a man entered the business at about 9:15 and hit inside until after closing time. Once confronted, the man opened the cash drawer, stole the money and left the scene. The robber [...]
City of Ucon Annexes Cives
(UCON) – The Ucon city council has voted to annex the new Cives Steel Company plant. The council changed zoning to allow Cives in the town, provided that the company puts up a tree line and complies with safety and cleanliness standards. Nearly 100 people were packed into the meeting discussing the plan. The council [...]